Henry Pollock, the new nugget of English rugby who is already talking about him

A true rugby prodigy, Henry Pollock is making great strides towards stardom. With undeniable talent and a behavior that leaves no one indifferent, this young player from Northampton is on everyone's lips.

At only 20 years old, he is already seen as the future successor ofOwen Farrell and provokes as much admiration as annoyance among rugby fans.

A precocious talent who commands respect

Mentioned for some time now across the Channel, the reputation of Pollock is that of a player with a talent fouassociated with a personality that turns heads.

LikeErling Haaland in football, Pollock could easily be the charming “bad guy” of a high school film but, instead, it is on the rugby fields that he shows off his explosiveness and aggressiveness.

Mathieu Castro-Ferreirahopeful of Toulouse rugby, is full of praise for him. With his size of 1m88 and 100kg, Pollock defies stereotypes and uses his agility and strength to destabilize his opponents.

A born lodger who does not leave you indifferent

If he has anything to worry about with his sporting successes, his wide technical palette inspires respect and sometimes jealousy. Compared to Michael Hooper for his ability to dynamite rucks and to Jo Quere-Qaraba for his ability to challenge three-quarters in the race, Pollock seems to have all the cards in hand for an exceptional career.

Youngest Saints try scorer in the professional era, captain of the English U20s and best player of the 2024 U20 Tournament, his trajectory is impressive.

An ascent that seems to know no limits

His loan spell at the Bedford Blues proved to be a demonstration of his skill, scoring three tries in five games. Now, with the departure of certain Northampton executives for France, his place seems obvious.

His remarkable try against Castres in the Champions Cup, where he left no less than five defenders behind, reinforced the expectations around him. Everything suggests that Pollock will quickly rise through the ranks to join the England senior team, while he is already generating excitement as a fans' favourite.

A phenomenon to follow closely

Henry Pollock has not finished making people talk about him. With a style of play that combines efficiency and spectacle, this young Englishman could soon join the ranks of the greatest.

Despite his young age, he already has the aura of a star in the making, capable of leaving his mark on rugby. A player to follow very closely, because he could well be the one who will wear the English jersey to new victories.

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